I Am A God – English Lyrics

• By: Kanye West
• Album: Yeezus

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and revolutionary sound of Kanye West's "I Am A God." This track offers a unique linguistic landscape, blending aggressive declarations with poignant self-reflection, making it a powerful vehicle for exploring modern English vocabulary related to defiance, self-assertion, and abstract concepts of power and identity. Its unfiltered lyrics and unconventional structure provide an authentic glimpse into the artist's mindset, allowing learners to engage with contemporary spoken English and culturally significant expressions. What makes this song special is its bold challenge to traditional norms, both musically and thematically, inviting listeners to dissect complex ideas through its direct and impactful language.

[English]

作词 : Dean, Michael G.

作曲 : Dean, Michael G.

Producers：Hudson Mohawke/Daft Punk/Mike Dean/Kanye West

...

Writers：CyHi The Prynce/Elon Rutberg/Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo/Malik Yusef/Rhymefest/Capleton/Thomas Bangalter/Rahul Burman/Anand Bakshi/Kanye West

...

"Blazin, mi don't want dem ”

Mi need dem

Blazin"

"Suh mi tek har outta bugah red and put her in a tall skirt

And now she find out what life is really worth

No to X rated"

"Yo mi tek har outta bugah red and put her in a tall skirt

And now she find out what life is really worth

No to X rated"

...

I am a god

...

I am a god

...

I am a god

...

I am a god

Hurry up with my damn massage

Hurry up with my damn ménage

Get the Porsche out the damn garage

I am a god

Even though I'm a man of God

My whole life in the hand of God

So y'all better quit playin' with God

Soon as they like you make 'em unlike you

Cause kissin' people a*s is so unlike you

The only rapper compared to Michael

So here's a few hatin'-a*s n!ggas to fight you

And here's a few snake-a*s n!ggas to bite you

And I don't even wanna hear 'bout what n!ggas might do

Old n!ggas mentally still in high school

Since the tight jeans they ain't never liked you

Pink-ass polos with a ****in' backpack

But everybody know you brought real rap back

Nobody had swag, man, we the Rat Pack

Virgil, Pyrex, Don C snapback

Ibn diamond, Chi-town shinin'

Monop' in this b!tch again, changed the climate

Hop in this b!tch to give Saint the garment

Until the day I get struck by lightning

I am a god

So hurry up with my damn massage

In a French-a*s restaurant

Hurry up with my damn croissants

I am a god

I am a god

I am a god

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH H H H H!

I just talked to Jesus

He said, "What up, Yeezus?"

I said, "Sh!t—I'm chillin'

Tryna stack these millions"

I know he the most high

But I am a close high

Mi casa, su casa

That's our cosa nostra

I am a god

I am a god

I am a god

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!

（Panting）

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!

（Panting）

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!

（Panting）

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!

（Panting）

Ain't no way I'm givin' up.

I'M a GOD

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
god /ɡɒd/ B1	noun - a supreme being worshiped as creator and ruler of the universe
hurry /ˈhʌri/ B1	verb - to move or act quickly noun - a state of rapid movement; haste
massage /məˈsɑːʒ/ B2	noun - the rubbing and kneading of the body to relieve tension verb - to rub or knead (someone's) body
garage /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/ B1	noun - a building for storing vehicles
Porsche /pɔːʃ/ C1	noun - a German luxury sports‑car brand
life /laɪf/ A2	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal
quit /kwɪt/ B1	verb - to stop doing something; to leave a job or place
unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ B2	adjective - different from; not similar to verb - to be dissimilar to
rap /ræp/ B1	noun - a musical style with rhythmic spoken lyrics verb - to perform rap music
swag /swæɡ/ C1	noun - stylish confidence or coolness; also promotional merchandise
diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ B2	noun - a precious transparent stone of carbon, typically clear and valuable
lightning /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ B2	noun - a flash of electrical discharge in the sky during a storm
restaurant /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/ A2	noun - a place where meals are prepared and served to the public
croissant /krwɑːˈsɒ̃/ B1	noun - a buttery, crescent‑shaped French pastry
Jesus /ˈdʒiːzəs/ B1	noun - central figure of Christianity; believed to be the Son of God
chillin' /ˈtʃɪlɪn/ B2	verb - to relax or hang out in a calm way
millions /ˈmɪljənz/ B2	noun - a very large number; one thousand thousand
panting /ˈpæntɪŋ/ B2	verb - to breathe quickly and shallowly, often after exertion
high /haɪ/ B1	adjective - situated above the usual level; tall; intoxicated
snapback /ˈsnæp.bæk/ C1	noun - a type of baseball‑cap with an adjustable fastener at the back

Key Grammar Structures

• I am a god

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "I am a god" uses the present simple tense to make a bold, declarative statement about the speaker's self-perception.

• Hurry up with my damn massage

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood to give a direct command, emphasizing urgency and authority.

• Even though I'm a man of God

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction

  ➔ The phrase uses "even though" as a subordinating conjunction to introduce a contrasting idea.

• So y'all better quit playin' with God

  ➔ Modal verb (better)

  ➔ The use of "better" as a modal verb expresses strong advice or warning.

• Soon as they like you make 'em unlike you

  ➔ Contraction (make 'em)

  ➔ The contraction "make 'em" is used for informal speech, combining "make them".

• I just talked to Jesus

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the past simple tense to describe a completed action in the past.

• Mi casa, su casa

  ➔ Spanish phrase (idiomatic expression)

  ➔ The phrase "Mi casa, su casa" is a Spanish idiomatic expression meaning "My house is your house."

• Ain't no way I'm givin' up

  ➔ Double negative

  ➔ The phrase uses a double negative with "ain't no way" for emphasis, though it is non-standard in formal English.